Plant Manager - Commissary (Irvine)

Northgate Gonzalez Markets•Irvine, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Exemplifies the desired culture, values, and philosophies of the NGM organization: Servant Leadership, Hard Work, Respect, Loyalty, Unity, Innovation, Communication, Openness, Objectivity, Education, Humility, Trust & Honesty. The Plant Manager will oversee daily large volume food production, sanitation, and maintenance activities focusing on efficiency, timely product production flow and resource management. Partner with the Director of Plant Operation to teach, model, and promote modern manufacturing technics with a team of Department Managers, Supervisors, Lead, and production workers. The facility has dedicated USDA production areas preparing a diverse mix of raw preparation, cooking, cooling, and packaging operations for packaged Mexican food products. This position leads by example. Maintains a positive work environment and ensures fair and consistent treatment of all associates. Demonstrates care and compassion for people; shows empathy and concern. Set a positive example of the company values and excellent customer service. All Northgate employees are responsible for food safety.

Requirements

Specialized training or practical experience with implementing JIT, Lean Manufacturing, QRM, TQM, Kaizen or similar in a multi-shift production operation
Certification or proven application of skills and/or special training in Lean Six-Sigma or other similar process improvement technics
Proven work experience with large volume food production equipment and working with maintenance crews
Working knowledge of Hazzard Analysis and Critical Control (HAACP) and sanitation and food safety training
Must have strong leadership skills.
Must be HACCP Certified.
Must have critical thinking with exceptional problem-solving skills and be able to work independently or in a team environment.
Proven management and leadership skills to orchestrate complex large-scale projects and fixed budgets.
Ability to establish and use metrics and continuous improvements processes to drive up performance.
Must be able to lead, delegate, monitor, and follow up.
Able to resolve operational problems related to projects and minimize delays or unexpected cost increases.
Proactive, resourceful & highly motivated with good communication skills and ability to work in a high output environment.
Ability to develop creative solutions to problems and challenges as they are identified and resolve them in a timely manner.
Able to demonstrate attention to detail and follow through in all areas of responsibility.
Ability to develop & coordinate project plans / projects and communicate changes and progress effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the department associates, Peers, and Management.
Demonstrated knowledge of food safety regulations and requirements.
Must have a broad knowledge of safety, quality and environmental systems and procedures.
Servant Leadership / Team Building style is highly valued
Decision Maker / Good Judgement
Analytical, Planning, and Organizer
Energetic, Assertive, Self Starter, Ambitious
Bachelor of Science degree in manufacturing, engineering, food science, food technology or related field
3 to 7 years of large volume food and/or manufacturing experience with progressive management responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to read, write and speak English satisfactorily to perform the essential functions.
Excellent knowledge ERP, LMS, WMS, Word, Excel & Power point.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual English Spanish highly desirable.

Responsibilities

To promote and ensure production quality standards in a multi shift operation while maintaining safe work environment and effective cost controls.
Implement Just in Time (JIT) principles in a reliable on-time delivery of high-quality short shelf-life product through the supply chain.
Oversee plant production demand, sanitation, and staff scheduling procedures.
Align, teach, coach, manage plant supervisors to focus on Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and succeed on plant objectives.
Being a 7 day a week/ 24 hr continuous operation, the Plant Manager must be willing and able to visit and work in all the areas as needed at various times, primarily in the second shift.
There will be routine interaction and collaboration with Quality Assurance, Human Resources, and Supply Chain on common goals and objectives.

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